Ferrari North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #10V389000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V389000 by Ferrari North America, Inc.. Includes 303 affected units, HEAT SHIELD ASSEMBLY, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Ferrari is recalling certain model year 2010 458 italia vehicles. the heat created by the engine could cause possible deformation of the rear right hand and left hand wheelhouse and heat shield assemblies. the assembly could come excessively close to the exhaust system causing the bonding adhesive used in the assembly to overheat and produce smoke.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove the existing heat shields and bonding adhesive from the right hand and left hand rear wheelhouses, and install new protective heat shields on the right hand and left hand rear wheelhouses. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on september 2, 2010. owners may contact ferrari at 201-816-2600.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V389000

Manufacturer: Ferrari North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2010-09-01T00:00:00

Subject: Heat shield assembly

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 303

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 51

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Ferrari is recalling certain model year 2010 458 italia vehicles. the heat created by the engine could cause possible deformation of the rear right hand and left hand wheelhouse and heat shield assemblies. the assembly could come excessively close to the exhaust system causing the bonding adhesive used in the assembly to overheat and produce smoke.

Consequence Summary: Under particularly high ambient operating temperature this could cause the adhesive to ignite, resulting in a vehicle fire and/or rendering the vehicle inoperable and possibly resulting in a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will remove the existing heat shields and bonding adhesive from the right hand and left hand rear wheelhouses, and install new protective heat shields on the right hand and left hand rear wheelhouses. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on september 2, 2010. owners may contact ferrari at 201-816-2600.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10V389000

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